Sting to release an album full of 16th century music

Sting plans to release a new album in October – a disc full of 16th century music performed on the lute. Рўhe as-yet untitled set will be issued on the classical label Deutsche Grammophon.
Sting was given a lute as a gift by guitarist Dominic Miller approximately two years ago. The gift reminded Sting of his long-time fascination with 16th century composer John Dowland who wrote songs especially for the lute. The idea for the album came to fruition after a meeting with Edin Karamazov, a Bosnian lute player.